2015 Knights Bridge Chardonnay, Pont de Chevalier

2015 Knights Bridge Chardonnay, Pont de Chevalier

For some, the growing season of 2015 was one of the most challenging in recent years. At Knights Bridge, our east-facing, hillside vineyards in Knights Valley are cooler and protected by the surrounding terrain, allowing our fruit to thrive despite an unpredictable season. Rewarded with a warm and consistent summer, our Chardonnay enjoyed long hang-time, producing rich, luscious fruit. 

Each of the select blocks chosen for the Pont de Chevalier Chardonnay is hand-picked at optimum ripeness. Harvested in the pre-dawn hours on a handful of days from September 2 to September 17, the grapes were whole-cluster pressed and the juice was allowed to fully settle before fermentation. The wine was racked clean to 60% new French oak and 40% previously used French oak barrels. Full malolactic fermentation was encouraged, adding a subtlety to the aromas and texture of the wine. The wine aged in barrel for 10 months before bottling. 

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Wine Specs
Vintage
2015
Varietal
Chardonnay
Appellation
Knights Valley
Alcohol %
14.5
Wine Spectator
90
Wine Enthusiast
90
Connoisseurs' Guide
93